Associate Dentist

Springer Nature Limited; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay per UDA

Private patient list growth

Supportive clinician team

Excellent transport links (Dover)

Job summary

Bupa Dental Care Dover is seeking an Associate Dentist on a self-employed basis at our established practice in Dover, Kent. The role offers NHS and private care with an emphasis on developing a private patient list and delivering high-quality dental care.

Join a supportive team of experienced clinicians and staff, with in-house CPD, access to the Bupa network, and flexible working options including Alternative Fridays and Saturdays.

Job description

We’re looking for an Associate Dentist to partner with us on a self-employed basis at our established Bupa Dental Care practice in Dover, Kent

Why join us?

• Competitive remuneration of up to £15 per UDA
• Excellent opportunity to grow your private patient list
• Be part of an exceptional team of experienced clinicians and support staff
• Situated in a sought-after location - Just 8 minutes' walk from Dover Priory station, offering excellent transport links across Kent and to London
• Alternative Fridays and Saturdays (1 in 4) available
• Industry-leading offers and resources for professional growth and business support – find out more below

About Dover

Bupa Dental Care in Dover is well-established with 4 modern & fully computerised surgeries, utilising Dentally software and digital x-rays. We are equipped with an OPG and air conditioning in the surgeries and provide a mix of both NHS and private dental care. Our experienced and longstanding associates are supported by a dedicated Dental Hygienist and a team of fully trained qualified professional support staff. We are located a short walk from Dover Priory train station, and close to Dover Castle and the seafront

On-site free parking available

Our practice offers Bupa Smile Plan - a payment plan that allows patients to spread the cost of their routine preventive dentistry throughout the year. This enables our patients to budget for their dental care and encourages regular attendance helping to maintain their oral health. For you it means a more stable revenue stream from a loyal patient base with absolutely no fees or admin costs - you get paid for the services you offer in line with private pricing.

Partnering with Bupa also means the unique opportunity to provide dental treatment to our insurance customers, improving your revenue streams and growing any private work you wish to undertake.

Work with Bupa, Thrive at Bupa

• In-house CPD events
• Professional development opportunities
• Large clinical support network
• 5% rebate on spend with Bupa Labs

Access to Bupa Healthcare

• Discounted health insurance with medical history disregarded
• Preferential rates to Bupa Menopause plan
• Suite of wellbeing resources available

Additional benefits

• An Invisalign discount course and savings on labs bills (20 % iGO and 46% on comprehensive treatment)
• Implant discount- Straumann, Astra, Nobel Biocare and Zimmer Biomet
• Receive up to £3,000 referral fee for referring Clinicians & Support Staff (Ts & Cs apply)
• Highest standards of clinical governance and expert practice support - giving you the time to concentrate on delivering excellent patient care
• Access to an in-house complaint team
• Practice level marketing support to help you grow your business
• Network of 380+ practices making it easier to relocate

Why we're different: As the only corporate dental provider in the UK not backed by private equity, we’re in a unique position. We’re committed to the UK dental industry for the long-term - both private and NHS - and are ready to treat not just today’s patients, but generations to come.

Furthermore, as a limited liability company Bupa has no shareholders, so we’re able to focus 100% on delivering a great service for our customers. We are run commercially to ensure we remain competitive, but Bupa reinvests 100% of its profits to help provide better care for patients across the world.

To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.